Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From Maryland

In Maryland, criminal charges—whether for DUI, drug offenses, assault, or theft—can lead to serious legal trouble and long-term consequences. From city courts to small communities, navigating the system takes sharp legal insight and steady support. You need a defense that’s both strategic and deeply rooted in Maryland law. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across Maryland—respected professionals known for their strong representation, local understanding, and unwavering commitment to protecting your rights every step of the way.

Find Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyers by City

John G. Costello
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Elizabeth R. Long
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Landlord & Tenant, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, ...
Alex Webster
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
Steven D. Silverman
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Entertainment & Sports, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Administrative, Appeals, Class Action, Litigation, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Death
Hasson D. Barnes
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Alimony, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, ...
Estela Price
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Employment-Based Immigration, Expungement, Family-Based Immigration, Federal Crime, ...
Susan E. Turner
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Mariah D. Stover
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Asylum, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Torrey Johnson-Hochanadel
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime
Warren Price
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
Kush Arora
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Andrew Radding
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Alimony, Appeals, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Class Action, Divorce & Separation, ...
Rowena N. Nelson
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Edward J. Coyne
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Probate, Sex Crimes, ...
Leonard J. Gutkoska
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Gun Law, ...
Michael Cochran
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, Litigation, ...
Hammad S. Matin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Juvenile, ...
Nirav Babu
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Probate, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
David H. Moyse
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Construction Accidents, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Marc A. Ominsky
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, DUI & DWI, ...
Leonard H. Shapiro
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, White Collar Crime
David Cahn
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Debt & Lending, Drug Crime, ...
Ryan Zabel
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI
Craig M. Kadish
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Probate, Sex Crimes, ...
Stacey B. Rice

Stacey B. Rice

  • Rice Posner Mastracci Family Law Practice
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation & Collaborative Law

Got Another Case In Mind?

Need help beyond criminal defense? We’ve got you covered. If you’re dealing with legal issues in other areas, our trusted network of experienced attorneys is here to assist. Explore top-rated professionals across a variety of legal categories to find the right support for your specific case.

Consumer Law

Government

Insurance

LGBTQ+ Law

Other